Resolutions

Resolutions are issues of concern which are identified and investigated in order to take a position that will influence positively the conditions of women and girls in a given context. These topics can stem from local, national or international domains and conform to CFUW’s mission and interest.

Resolutions are often proposed by CFUW Clubs. They are reviewed nationally by all sisters’ Clubs before being amended and proposed for adoption. Those proposing a Resolution are called «Proposers».

Resolutions proposed and amended are not necessarily adopted. Adoption is voted at the CFUW national AGM.

Resolutions and policy

Adopted resolutions are translated into policies that serve as catalysts to fuel advocacy and actions.

Before its adoption, a Resolution must undergo a multistep process that involves: problem identification, validation, formulation, consultation/discussion, solution and implementation. This process is summarized in 15 activities as described below.

Process synopsis in 2016-2017

Identify an issue of concern.

Validate in the Policy Book that the issue has not been the subject of a policy.

Decide with the Resolution Committee of your Club on proposing a Resolution.

Complete Intent to submit a Resolution Formand send it to the National Resolution Committee at resolutions@cfuw.org.

Investigate about the issue and set the scope of the Resolution to be proposed: data collection and analysis, challenges, objectives, jurisdictions, implications, impacts and outcomes anticipated. This information is used to build a Draft Resolution.

Submit the Draft Resolution to the National Resolution Committee for review.

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